Candidate packages are now available for those looking to run in the 2025 School District 43 School Trustee by-election, taking place on February 22, 2025. Read on...
The Library Services and Spaces Strategy, developed in collaboration with Coquitlam Public Library, provides a long-term roadmap for future libraries that support Coquitlam’s growing and diverse community. Read on...
The British Columbia government is offering Disaster Financial Assistance to eligible parties in Coquitlam as a result of flooding caused by the October atmospheric river event. Read on...
Have you noticed that your tap water isn’t as clear as usual? The cloudiness is temporary and easy to fix - it's likely the result of water main flushing. Read on...
Coquitlam’s 2025 Budget reflects a balanced approach to managing growth, addressing community priorities and ensuring long-term sustainability, while accounting for immediate needs. Read on...
Building on its existing Tenant Relocation Policy, the City of Coquitlam is taking additional steps to protect tenants impacted by redevelopment. Read on...
Coquitlam’s Sensory-Friendly Skates at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (PSLC) offer a calm and welcoming experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities and anyone seeking a quieter, more relaxed skate. Read on...
Following two in-person public information sessions in October, Coquitlam will hold a virtual session on Tuesday, December 3, from 6 – 8 p.m. to provide further information on the City’s approach to implementing provincial housing legislation changes. Read on...
Coquitlam has introduced a new fleet of environmentally-friendly garbage collection trucks, decalled with reminders on responsible waste handling. Read on...
While this rainfall is forecasted to be less intense than the recent atmospheric river, it does still pose a risk of localized flooding. Visit coquitlam.ca/HeavyRainfall for more detail and updates on impacts to City services. Read on...
Coquitlam’s Lights at Lafarge is back! Join us for Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor lights display, with new lighting features and an exciting kick-off event to ignite your holiday spirit. Read on...
The City is planning to improve safety and accessibility for people walking, biking and driving along Pipeline Road between Guildford Way and Lincoln Avenue with a new street design that will include a protected micromobility lane. Read on...
Coquitlam and Port Moody are once again collaborating with the Stanley Park Ecology Society to offer two free information sessions into living harmoniously with our urban coyote population. Read on...
The City’s efforts to lessen the impact of construction on Coquitlam residents, neighbourhoods, and the environment are seeing positive results. Read on...
Coquitlam Fire/Rescue, in partnership with School District No. 43, is once again offering an exciting opportunity for students to trial a career as a firefighter through the Junior Firefighter Program. Read on...
It’s that time of year with colder temperatures and winter just around the corner, and now is the time for residents to get prepared and Winter Wise. Read on...
Coquitlam encourages residents to honour veterans in meaningful ways this Remembrance Day through community initiatives such as poppy painting and messages of remembrance. Read on...
Winter 2025 program registration is just around the corner. Starting November 1, explore a wide range of activities to help you stay active and engaged throughout the colder months, including swimming, skating, fitness classes, and more. Read on...
Building on its commitment to continue to create safe and welcoming environments, Coquitlam is inviting individuals who live, work, learn and play in the community to help shape the City’s first-ever Accessibility and Inclusion Plan. Read on...
This past weekend, our region saw the first atmospheric river event of the season. Many areas across Metro Vancouver – including Coquitlam – saw record-breaking rainfall, which led to flooding, road and park closures. Read on...
City crews are working around the clock to manage the effects of a storm that began late Friday afternoon, bringing significant rainfall across the city. Read on...
Coquitlam residents and businesses are encouraged to adopt a catch basin, helping protect local streams and water habitats, and preventing flooding in their community. Read on...
Coquitlam invites residents of all ages to celebrate the annual return of salmon to Hoy Creek with a fun-filled day of free outdoor activities at the popular Salmon Come Home event. Read on...
As the leaves begin to fall, Coquitlam residents that receive collection from the City can take advantage of free curbside pickup for additional yard waste from October 21 to November 28. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam is celebrating the legacy of a man who shaped the City’s recreation landscape with a new online exhibit titled Don Cunnings: City Champion. Read on...
Coquitlam Fire/Rescue is reminding everyone that working smoke alarms are essential for home safety during Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to 12. Read on...
At the Regular meeting of Council earlier this week, I made a statement in relation to the recent allegations involving local RCMP officers. Read on...
With a new deadline of June 30, 2025 now confirmed by the Province, Coquitlam is moving forward with careful planning to support future small-scale housing development and ensure essential infrastructure is in place to meet the community’s needs. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam joins communities and individuals across the nation in honouring the Survivors of the residential school system, the children who did not make it home, and their families and communities. Read on...
Coquitlam is hosting two public information sessions in October for residents to ask questions and learn about the City’s work to implement provincial housing legislation changes, aimed at increasing housing options across the province. Read on...
Coquitlam is looking for passionate community members who are handy, like fixing things, and want to join the City’s pool of dedicated Repair Café volunteers. Read on...
Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to stay safe on the roads and be mindful of school zones as students of all ages head back to school next week. Read on...
Coquitlam’s Corporate Partners program offers exciting opportunities for local businesses to play a pivotal role in community events, fostering a stronger, more connected Coquitlam. Read on...
Are you passionate about Coquitlam? Do you want to contribute? You can have a direct impact in your community as a member of a Coquitlam Advisory Committee or the Coquitlam Public Library Board. Read on...
If you had $500 to spend, what small project or event could you dream up to bring people together? From September 9 until October 15, Coquitlam residents are invited to apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant (NSG) of up to $500. Read on...
Communities in the Lower Mainland are coming together to complete flood improvements where the Coquitlam and Fraser rivers meet after a $19.9M joint investment from the federal and provincial governments, Kwikwetlem First Nation and Coquitlam. Read on...
Coquitlam’s City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC) will undergo its annual maintenance closure from Tuesday, September 3 to Sunday, October 6, with the expected reopening on Monday, October 7. Read on...
The fall Spirit of Coquitlam Grant application period is opening soon, allowing registered not-for-profit organizations based in and serving Coquitlam residents to apply for financial support from the City. Read on...
Coquitlam residents and visitors are asked to use caution on and around the Fraser River as debris from the Chilcotin River landslide makes its way downstream. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam is moving on to Stage 2 of implementing Transit-Oriented Development Areas, with a focus on aligning existing areas already planned for growth with new provincial mandates. Read on...
A new online exhibit from Coquitlam Archives sheds light on the under-represented community of South Asian mill workers at Fraser Mills in the early 1900s. Read on...
Glen Pine Pavilion is getting refreshed for the fall. With brand new flooring and a fresh coat of paint, interior renovations will take place between August 14 and September 3, 2024. Read on...
Kick back and enjoy some free, family-friendly fun with the return of Coquitlam’s Summer Concert Series, with a spectacular musical line-up for 2024. Read on...
In spring 2023, the City embarked on renovating and expanding the 52-year-old outdoor pool in Mundy Park to meet current accessibility and sustainability standards. The pool was originally scheduled to open this summer, but it will be delayed to 2025. Read on...
In response to the heat warning issued by Environment and Climate Canada earlier today, the City of Coquitlam has opened two cooling centres and is reminding residents to stay safe during the heat. Read on...
Bears are active in Coquitlam, and as the summer weather returns, the City is reminding everyone to be bear smart. Residents, park visitors, and businesses are encouraged to be proactive in preventing bears from accessing attractants. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam has partnered with the YMCA to provide more hours for Coquitlam resident access at the Coquitlam Bettie Allard YMCA (555 Emerson Street). Read on...
The Repair Café is partnering with the Coquitlam Public Library on Saturday, July 13, where volunteers will fix reparable items to help keep them out of the landfill. Read on...
Residents undertaking home improvement projects this summer can minimize the risk of fire by following recommendations to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe. Read on...
Coquitlam is moving forward with active transportation, accessibility, and safety improvements along Nelson Street in Southwest Coquitlam, supported by strong community and Council support. Read on...
Coquitlam’s 2024/2025 curbside collection calendars are here, with important information on garbage and green waste pickup schedules and additional waste management programs offered. Read on...
Murals, bike racks, benches and lights will be brightening up Coquitlam streets throughout 2024 as part of the City’s streetscape enhancement program. Read on...
Coquitlam Council approved an update to Coquitlam’s Stream and Drainage System Protection Bylaw to expand real-time monitoring and control of water treatment to all major development sites city-wide. Read on...
Coquitlam has released its 2023 Annual Report, offering a look back at the City’s accomplishments, financial position and areas of strategic focus over the last year. Read on...
Coquitlam residents and community groups are encouraged to help protect local streams by volunteering to mark storm drains with yellow fish. Read on...
Coquitlam has released its 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan, a comprehensive publication that details the 2024 five-year financial plan adopted by Council. Read on...
Coquitlam block parties are back, encouraging community spirit with $150 cash grants.
The block party program helps residents connect with their neighbors and brings people together to create lively and thriving neighborhoods. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam is providing more than $183,000 to support local non-profit and community-based organizations, for everything from afterschool programs and youth sports equipment to community events and cultural festivals. Read on...
Coquitlam is altering its Business Plan, shifting priorities and rebuilding financial systems in order to address the significant operational and financial impacts imposed by recent provincial legislative mandates. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam has released an updated Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide the decisions that will shape the future of the community. Read on...
Coquitlam is hosting the City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway event this weekend, encouraging residents to give pre-loved treasures a new home and help keep items out of the landfill. Read on...
Residential and commercial property owners will be receiving their property tax notices in the coming weeks. Property owners who have signed up for electronic notices should receive their eBills this week. Read on...
During National Public Works Week, May 19 to 25, Coquitlam celebrates the public works professionals who provide essential services to the City and its residents. Read on...
A new community centre, improvements to parks, and facility upgrades to ensure the long life of City assets were among the highlights of Coquitlam’s Capital Projects annual report shared with City Council this week. Read on...
The Summer Child and Youth Pass is back for 2024. For just $25, kids up to 18 can enjoy unlimited access to all drop-in activities at Coquitlam's pools and recreation centers from June 14 to September 2. Read on...
Coquitlam won first place for the ground-breaking use of Visual Plan, a digital asset management tool, at the national Canadian Network of Asset Managers conference in Edmonton last week. Read on...
Coquitlam residents and commuters are invited to a drop-in information session to learn about Phase 2 of the Guildford Greenway project and road safety improvements. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam is encouraging the community to get involved and share feedback to help shape its first Urban Forest Management Strategy. Read on...
Coquitlam residents who have started their spring cleaning can support a circular economy by registering for Coquitlam’s City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event. Read on...
Visitors to Coquitlam’s city centre will soon have another community space in their neighbourhood when Town Centre Park Community Centre opens its doors to the public on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Read on...
Coquitlam residents are invited to bring small household items that need to be fixed to the City’s Repair Café on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Street). Read on...
Summer program registration opens soon, with swimming lesson registration starting on April 23 at 8:30 a.m. Find fitness classes, outdoor recreation, tennis and bike camps, and more happening from July to September 2024. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam will be boosting investment and growth in its business sector through strategic marketing efforts, supported by recent federal grant funding. Read on...
Coquitlam residents, business owners and partners are invited to contribute to a conversation about their community at the City’s upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. Read on...
Council received a project update Monday afternoon on the feedback from recent community engagement, as well as the plan’s proposed priority areas, long-term approaches and strategies. Read on...
Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 14 – 20 as the City extends its gratitude to all volunteers. Their dedication and generosity enhance the fabric of our community, making a profound impact on the lives of residents. Read on...
Coquitlam’s Junior Firefighter program kicks off its sixth year with local youth spending part of their spring break training to be firefighters. Read on...
Coquitlam is extending its commitment to promote greener travel through an extension of its e-scooter pilot to 2028 while also moving forward with a broader E-Mobility Strategy. Read on...
At HUB Cycling’s 11th Annual Bike Awards on March 12, Coquitlam received an Infrastructure Improvement Award for its first-ever City-built protected bike lane. Read on...
Coquitlam’s Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex at 633 Poirier Street will undergo its annual maintenance closure on the pool and fitness centre starting Tuesday, April 2. Read on...
If you had $500 to spend, what small project or event could you dream up to bring people together?
Coquitlam residents of all ages have until April 18 to apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant (NSG) of up to $500. Read on...
After record-breaking progress on new rental units in 2023, Coquitlam anticipates a slowdown in housing gains due to the impacts of new provincial legislation. Read on...
Coquitlam’s award-winning Child Care Partnership Strategy has facilitated more than 680 new child care spaces that are "in-stream" or at various stages of the development approvals process. Read on...
As Coquitlam works to build a safe, accessible and connected transportation network, members of the community are invited to learn more and share feedback on proposed improvements to Nelson Street. Read on...
If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding place to build a career, then mark your calendars and join us at Pinetree Community Centre, March 8-9. Read on...
Coquitlam Fire Rescue is offering free wood chipping to residents in the Westwood Plateau neighborhood, one of the City’s wildland-urban interface areas at a greater risk for wildfires. Read on...
Over the next five weeks, interested members of the public are invited to share their input on three future community amenities in the neighbourhood. Read on...
Coquitlam is proud to be named one of BC’s Top Employers for the seventh year in a row, reflecting our ongoing commitments to City staff and to our wider community. Read on...
The City of Coquitlam has implemented new accessibility features to foster inclusivity and help guide patrons visiting the aquatics facilities at its two largest recreation complexes. Read on...
Coquitlam's Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services Officers will be active in the community this year, encouraging local dogs to assist in training their human companions for the benefit of everyone's enjoyment in local parks. Read on...
As predicted, the snow arrived in Coquitlam at approximately midnight. As of 11 a.m., the snowfall remains quite intense, and is predicted to continue that way through most of the day. Read on...
With more winter weather in the forecast, Coquitlam continues to prepare for the impacts and reminds residents of their responsibilities to be prepared. Read on...
Starting on February 1, non-profit organizations serving Coquitlam will have an opportunity to apply for financial support through the City’s Spirit of Coquitlam Grant program. Read on...
Dog owners in the City of Coquitlam are reminded that 2023 dog licences expired on December 31 and the discount period to renew is underway. Read on...
